Utilities & Infrastructure in Tarboro, NC

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

76.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.2%

of households

No Internet

20.5%

of households

Total Households

4,771

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

65.2%

Cellular Data Plan

73.1%

Satellite

3.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

10.0%

No Internet Access

20.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.7%

of households

Smartphone

76.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.8%

of households

Tablet

46.1%

of households

Any Computing Device

86.7%

Smartphone

76.0%

Desktop / Laptop

63.8%

Tablet

46.1%

Smartphone Only

17.4%

No Computer

13.4%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

26,879

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
EDGECOMBE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	14,485	18
TARBORO, TOWN OF	Community	Surface water	10,844	1
PRINCEVILLE, TOWN OF	Community	Purchased surface water	1,550	0

76.9% of households in Tarboro have broadband internet access. 65.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 20.5% of households have no internet access. 17.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 26,879 people. A total of 19 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.